In the EU, around 12 million calves never get to know their mothers. Instead, they are ripped from their sides shortly after being born, and forced to grow up alone in a cage. 🐄 This is no way for a young animal to live, and causes them great suffering.

Our member, Společnost pro zvířata, is calling on citizens of Czechia to write to their local ministers to help 🔥 Stop transporting animals in extreme temperatures 🐄 Ban exports to third countries, where EU animal welfare rules can't be enforced Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4hgoYJI

🎪🇮🇹 A 🆕 undercover investigation, by LAV & the Franz Weber Foundation, exposes the reality behind animal circuses in Italy. Evidence gathered across 19 circuses reveals serious animal welfare concerns. More ⤵️ bit.ly/4ffNmst

Leaked footage and former employee testimony revealed conditions inside the world's largest insect farm: rotting larvae, rodents, leaking feed, workers who developed asthma. The company had helped write the industry's own hygiene guide.

An investigation by Animal Welfare Foundation e.V. + Tierschutzbund Zürich shows animals are being exported from Romania while missing identification + in very poor conditions. Given that Romania accounted for 43% of all EU live animal sea exports last year, these findings are especially alarming.

Last week, the Intergroup on Animal Welfare delivered the 1st official presentation to the EU roadmap to phase out animal testing in safety assessment priorities. Thanks to the @Ec.europa.eu, NGOs and MEPs for making this a meaningful exchange. Watch the session: youtube.com/live/FO08L2C...

🐺 A single, unverified case paved the way for the downgrade of the #wolf's protected status across Europe. Yet the key forensic step (a necropsy) was never carried out. What does the evidence actually show? 📅 16 July | 15:00 GMT 🛜 Live on Zoom | bit.ly/4vs2iKb

Imagine spending every second of every day hemmed into a huge crowd. Surrounded by constant noise. Competing for food and water. Unable to rest or move naturally. Millions of chickens reared for meat in Europe are living this way, right now. Because EU law permits it. 🇪🇺👎

The future of medicine should be human-relevant. ✅️ The upcoming EU Biotech Act is a chance to accelerate innovation and support the uptake of non-animal methods in research. Europe shouldn't miss this opportunity!

From tackling the exotic pet trade to advancing an EU Positive List, we're working to give wild animals the protection they deserve. 💚 Our Annual Report looks back at the progress made & the work still ahead. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4a7mNnt

Help our member, @welfarm.bsky.social, track animal transports when temperatures exceed 30°C this summer 🌡️🔥 With heatwaves becoming more common, it is more vital than ever that policies are established to protect transported animals during extreme temperatures. Link below!

The EU Roadmap to phase out animal testing: from ambition to action. Tomorrow at the Animal Welfare Intergroup. We'll hear the @ec.europa.eu's perspective + that of animal protection organisations (us + @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social) www.animalwelfareintergroup.eu/calendar/eu-...

🤔 Can a horse have two identities? 🐴 It happens more often than you might think & it has consequences for animal welfare, public health + fraud prevention. Learn why Europe needs a modern approach to equine traceability in our 🆕 report ➡️ bit.ly/4y7xT69

The #EULivestockStrategy has been published! It's great to see many suggestions for improved animal welfare in this file: including a reference on banning cage farming for sows & hens + ending male chick culling. Now, we need solid commitments. www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/eu-live...

‼️ Europe's nature laws are under review. The EU is consulting the public on the Birds & Habitats Directives until 10 Aug 2026. If you want stronger protection for wildlife, forests, rivers & wetlands, make your voice heard 🗣️ ➡️ bit.ly/4uPLtbE

What a day for animals. 💛 Last week, we gathered outside the European Parliament with one clear message: it's time to #StopTransportSuffering. Over 30,000 people have signed our open letter. Let's get to 50,000: www.eurogroupforanimals.org/transport-re...

🐦️🙌 Scotland has officially banned the use, supply & possession of cruel glue traps. Countless animals will be spared needless suffering thanks to this landmark step. Now the focus must be on strong enforcement to ensure the ban delivers real protection. More info ⤵️ bit.ly/4gcorIm

The Dutch government is speaking up on phasing out cages! 🇳🇱 The new State Secretary, who is responsible for animal welfare, has repeatedly shown support for a cage ban, including in a recent letter to the House of Representatives. More via @ciwf.nl 👉 bit.ly/442jWJ9

They suffer from lesions, lameness, UTIs, and more. They're unable to interact naturally with their piglets. They can barely stand up or sit down properly. Millions of sows spend around half of every year this way in the EU... trapped in a miserable cage. 🐖⛓️

🇨🇭 Switzerland pushes for more welfare transparency! The Federal Department of Home Affairs has announced mandatory labelling for various animal products, so citizens can see when these products have come from animals who have endured painful procedures such as beak trimming.

Who holds the power, really? A handful of corporations now dominate the supply of meat, eggs & dairy in parts of Europe, raising concerns about power and influence, consumer choice and the spread of industrial farming 👀 stories.agtivistagency.com/the-meat-tyc...

A veggie burger. A plant-based sausage. Nobody's confused. Yet this could be the 3rd time in 6 years the EU Parliament debates banning these words. 600+ companies, 22 countries say: don't reopen this file, @eppgroup.bsky.social. Read the letter 👇 noconfusion.org

🐻❤️ Historic rescue: six former bile bears from South Korea are now safe at Knuthenborg. Congrats to @dyrbeskyt.bsky.social & partners on this milestone. More ⤵️ bit.ly/4wo7yzl

Yesterday, we represented civil society in Commissioner Kadis' Commission's Implementation Dialogue on Aquaculture. We called on the @ec.europa.eu to pave the way for binding aquatic animal welfare standards in the Vision 2040 for aquaculture and fisheries expected in October.

😺🐶 It took more than 20 years to secure the EU's first-ever legislation protecting dogs & cats. Our Annual Report looks at the persistence behind this milestone & the work still ahead to improve the lives of millions more animals. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4a7mNnt

Extreme breeding continues to cause avoidable suffering for millions of companion animals across Europe. 💔 Our 🆕 updated mapping shows where countries are taking action, where gaps remain & how the new EU rules on cats & dogs can help drive further progress. Read our report ➡️ bit.ly/4ePhmeh

Five years ago today, the @ec.europa.eu committed to deliver proposals to #EndtheCageAge, but so far, it has failed to deliver on its promise. So we took action in Brussels with @ciwf.eu, @anima-int.bsky.social & the EtCA coalition, urging the EU to deliver proposals to #EndtheCageAge 📣

The EU has reached a provisional agreement to strengthen @echa.europa.eu, reinforcing its role in assessing chemical risks. As ECHA's responsibilities grow, so should the use of animal-free methods that better protect people, animals & the environment. More ➡️ bit.ly/3STrsn8

Congratulations to @philip-ciwf.bsky.social on your re-appointment as President of Eurogroup for Animals. We’re honoured to continue benefiting from your leadership as we work together to drive progress for animals across Europe. Thank you for your unwavering commitment.

❤️ Three inspiring days at @scifaw.bsky.social for our team members Elena Nalon & Iwona Mertin! We shared how science can be translated into enforceable legislation, & why the upcoming EU rules on dogs + cats must continue to be informed by the latest scientific evidence.

‼️ A new report by Animal Welfare Foundation e.V., Tierschutzbund Zürich and Robin des Bois reveals that the global livestock fleet is in a shocking state. It's not okay that the vessels that are being used to transport animals worldwide are so dangerous. Some facts 👇

In just a few days, over 10,000 people have signed our open letter to #EndTransportSuffering. Let's get to 20k: www.eurogroupforanimals.org/transport-re... A testament to what Europeans want: stronger protections for animals. Time for policy-makers to listen!

The EU Livestock Strategy drops 7 July. We've joined a coalition to say: end factory farming, phase out cages, and stop subsidising systems that cost society €1.5 trillion in external damages. Farmers deserve better. Animals deserve better. The strategy must deliver both. Learn more:

EU MS adopted a proposal to ban lead gunshots, a win for millions of animals. With 69% of Europeans supporting a ban on lead ammunition & fishing tackle (bit.ly/4oRWWGi), the @Europarl_EN must back this proposal & deliver a win for animals, nature & public health.

🐖 In Europe, millions of sows give birth and rear their piglets in crates too small to turn around in. It isn't fair. Not for sows like Hilda or her babies, and not for the 1.4 million citizens who already called to #EndtheCageAge years ago. 📢 Let's get cages banned in Europe! Share if you agree.

What makes change possible? A movement united by a shared vision for animals. 💙 A huge thank you to everyone who joined this year's Annual Conference. Together with our network of 100+ organisations, we're stronger and more determined than ever to keep moving #ForwardForAnimals. #AC2026EFA

Yesterday, we launched our open letter action calling on EU policy-makers to #StopTransportSuffering. Nearly 6,000 people have signed it already! Let's get to 10,000! 🚀 www.eurogroupforanimals.org/transport-re...

Billions of animals suffer each year while being transported, usually to other countries to be slaughtered. Enough is enough. As the EU works on updating its rules on #LiveTransport, we have a rare chance to make a difference for animals. Use your voice to #StopTransportSuffering: bit.ly/4f1e4G8

Day 2 in Brussels with our members, for our Annual General Meeting. A day fully focused on us as a network where we discuss strategy, finance, we elect board members and we celebrate our achievements! 🚀 We are extremely proud of what we've accomplished together.

The new EU-Australia FTA formally recognises animal sentience! 🇪🇺🇦🇺 A step up from the #EUMercosur deal, but does it go far enough for animals? Read our joint analysis with @allianceforanimals.bsky.social: wfa.org/what-the-aus... #EUAUSFTA @wfa.org

🐔 Called a “tragicomic fable about humanity from a hen’s perspective” (Lux Film Festival), the new movie "Hen" sends an important message about the endurance of animals, and the senselessness in doing harm to any sentient being. Review by @theguardian.com 👉 bit.ly/4p0K2pH

These practices are all legal in the EU. But they shouldn't be. We are calling on the @ec.europa.eu to deliver the long-promised revision of animal welfare legislation and end some of the worst suffering for animals. Let's move #ForwardforAnimals.

❤️A year to remember for animals across Europe! Together, we advanced animal welfare, defended wildlife, promoted alternatives to animal testing & pushed for stronger protections for farm animals, cats, dogs & equines. See what we achieved in 2025 ➡️ bit.ly/4a7mNnt

These MEPs are blocking progress for animals during transport! Negotiations are ongoing. The stakes for animals are higher than ever. Let's keep the pressure high and demand they listen to their citizens' call for stronger protections.

As the EU is considering a fur farming ban, why is public money being used to support a new mink farm in Greece? The EU must choose: listen to its citizens & invest in animal welfare or prolong an industry built on animal suffering. A new opinion piece by our CEO: www.euractiv.com/opinion/as-t...

🤔 Are seals really to blame for declining fish stocks? 🦭 Our new briefing shows that overfishing, habitat degradation, pollution & climate change are the real pressures on marine ecosystems. Read & discover why coexistence is the way forward ➡️ bit.ly/3QMk6Bc

🇱🇹 Together with our member, Tusti Narvai ("Empty Cages"), activists in Lithuania have been taking to the streets to end piglet castration without pain relief. This cruel practice remains legal in Lithuania for piglets under seven days old... despite a huge level of public support to end it.

The 🆕 Eurobarometer confirms strong public support for biodiversity action. Protecting nature is not only essential for climate, health + resilience, it is also fundamental for the welfare of wild animals. A healthier planet means a better future for animals & people alike. 🌎️ More ➡️ bit.ly/4ej1UXL

🌱 What does crop diversification really take? Together with the EU Action Plan for Plant-Based Foods Coalition, we share findings from 30+ farmer interviews and let the farmers speak for themselves. Commissioner @christophehansen.bsky.social will open the event.

Last week, with @welfarm.bsky.social & @awf-germany.bsky.social, we delivered 50,000 signatures against animal transport to war zones to the @ec.europa.eu's Head of Animal Welfare Unit. However, the Commission is refusing to take responsibility or action: www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/50000-s...